When you’re in the process of selling a Waterloo Region home and moving, you have a lot on your plate. In addition to looking for your own next new place you might be job-searching, researching your intended new neighbourhood, and doing everything you can to keep your kitchen spotless for the next showing. With so much […]

Compromise is one of the big keys to a successful relationship. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy, especially when it comes to buying a home with your spouse or partner. How do you strike a balance between each person’s needs and wants? How do you stop the home hunting process from becoming a battle that […]

Buying a home can be intimidating if you are not familiar with the terms used during the process. To start you on your path with confidence, we have compiled a list of some of the most common terms used when buying a home. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) – This is a broader measure of your […]

The leaves are falling fast; the days are getting shorter and you’ve hauled that light jacket out of the closet again for another breezy fall – or autumn if you prefer – season ahead. The third season of the year is a time for many things; a little leaf watching, the return of the hockey […]

If you consider yourself to be someone who invests, even in a fairly small way, we have no doubt that you meet with your financial advisor at least once a year – if not more often – to review those investments, discuss how well they are performing and what can be done in the coming year […]

Innovative technology is transforming the world, and that includes the real estate marketplace. As they design and select homes, today’s Waterloo Region home buyers are looking for options that were nonexistent for homeowners 20 years ago. Or even 10 years ago. Modern houses – and we don’t just mean new homes, but homes that have been […]

You want to get the best possible price for your house. You’re willing to do some remodeling–if the remodels you undertake will deliver significant ROI and increase the value – even if it is just perceived value of your Waterloo Region home at sale time. Remodelling with resale in mind is tricky though. What’s worth the […]

There are a lot of things to love about the autumn. The crisp air, the chance to get outdoors for a few hours for perhaps the last few times of the year and of course, Halloween. But the real appeal of autumn for most people is that short period of time when the leaves change […]

These days, a click of the mouse can open a world of dream homes to you. You can spend hours online lining up a list of properties you are interested in seeing and they’ll all have the direct contact number for the listing agent so you can call them yourself and set up a showing. […]

You found the perfect home. You and your Realtor negotiated an amazing price. The paperwork is almost done and the closing is tantalizingly near. In fact all that remains now is for you to start planning your move. Sounds pretty straightforward right? But whether this is your first time moving or your tenth, there are […]

To some Waterloo Region home sellers, it seems perfectly sensible to remain in the house when potential buyers are brought over by real estate agents for a viewing of their property. As the owner, they will be able to point out the most important of the home’s fabulous features and immediately answer all the questions a […]

When shopping for a new Waterloo Region home, it’s easy to fall in love, and fast. You can find yourself dazzled by the sprawling backyard, trendy kitchen, or sky-high ceilings, and want to make an offer right then and there, so that no one else can score this stunning home. But before you have your real […]

When you think about real estate negotiations, what comes to mind? For most buyers and sellers, price tops the list. While this is certainly an important part of any real estate deal, did you know there are at least six other areas of potential real estate negotiations when buying or selling a Waterloo Region home? Here’s […]

Eventually almost all homeowners reach that point where they begin to ask themselves, even if they love their current home, “is it time to move?” But since doing so is a major decision – and a major lifestyle change – making a move does call for some serious thought and consideration. However, that being said, […]

You’ve done it! You’ve closed on your new Waterloo Region home, the movers are scheduled and now it’s just a matter of time before you head to your new house as its proud new owners. Before the big move day however, there is still lots left to do. Or there is if you want the […]